I’m Karen Darke, a paraylmpic hand-cyclist - find out more at www.karendarke.com. In October 2018, as part of my Quest 79 project, I set out on a trip to ride by the River Ganges with two friends, Christine Graham and Kevin Benstead.  We started near the source of the river, in the village of Gangotri high in the Himalaya, then cycled down from the mountains to Rishikesh, Haridwar and via the towns Kanpur and Allahabad, ending in the ancient city and sacred heart of the river, Varanasi, a journey of around 1500 km.  We were prepared for the physical challenge ahead but, as you’re about to hear, very little had prepared us for the sheer mayhem that cycling through India throws at you!  

A big thanks to Robertson Homes for supporting both the project and this podcast. And to all who supported our Glow on the Ganges fundraising for the Spinal Injuries Association.

The music used was 'Alchemical', 'The Basket' and 'Sylvester' all by Blue Dot Sessions, and the Story Consultant and Editor was Pennie Latin.

 Huge thanks too, to the on going support of BBraun and Adidas for the Quest 79 project.  If you want to get involved, or perhaps commit to your own quest, then  you can find out more at www.karendarke.com/quest79

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